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1. Oldest National Amateur Radio Society Marks 100th Anniversary

In 2010, the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) -- the oldest national Amateur Radio society -- will celebrate its 100th anniversary. On March 11, 1910, the WIA had its beginnings when a group of wireless pioneers gathered at the Hotel Australia,...

06/10/2009 | 350 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...

2. Ohio Section Manager Joe Phillips, K8QOE (SK)

Joe Phillips, K8QOE, who served as ARRL Ohio Section Manager since 1998, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, June 20. He was 68. Licensed in 1959 as KN9SYL, Phillips first joined the ARRL Field Organization as an Official Emergency Station...

22/06/2009 | 417 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...

3. Oregon Hams Participate in Statewide Disaster Drill

The State of Oregon conducted a full-scale week long exercise April 24-30, simulating a 9.2 magnitude earthquake on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. According to Tillamook County Emergency Management Director Gordon McCraw, WX7EM, if an earthquake...

07/05/2009 | 935 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...